Patient's question:
Friend gave birth today, but after the child was born, the delivery might have been too long. Now that they've come out, they're not doing too well. The doctor said this is because the newborn is experiencing oxygen deprivation. What are the potential consequences if this is severe? What kind of help is needed: What are the symptoms of oxygen deprivation in newborns?Doctor's answer:
Hello, after a newborn experiences hypoxia, they generally exhibit poor responsiveness and become drowsy. Their stimuli response is weak, their crying is poor, their sucking ability is weak, and their muscle tone is low. Some may also have cyanosis of the skin and lips, and sometimes they may experience rapid or irregular breathing. In this case, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a cranial CT scan to assess the specific degree of hypoxia. If necessary, treatment with drugs that nourish brain cells may be required. If the hypoxia is severe, hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be needed.